Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts and Lodges have partnered with Elite Resort Managers to propose a major transformation of the county-owned Okee-Tantie recreation area. Their plans include an upgraded marina, restaurant, cabins, a beach lagoon, RV camping and other amenities that could facilitate freshwater fishing tournaments and festivals.

After plans fell through for a similar project at the marina in Pahokee, Harvey started looking for a different location.

Developers said the expansive property has suffered from lack of funding and storm damage, but the waterfront location is brimming with potential.

"It is one of the unique spots in Florida, but it needs to be put together, it needs to be managed, it needs to be promoted," Ed Mayer, with Elie Resorts, said.

The developers will present their proposal to Okeechobee County commissioners at the county courthouse Thursday at 6 p.m..

Mayer said it would take at least a year to get all the necessary permits approved by local, state and federal agencies before the project can move forward.